Sheeba
Sheeba is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Sheeba began their career in 1990 and has been a prominent figure in the industry for over 36 years. With 30 credits to their name, Sheeba remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Spanning 30+ years, Sheeba's career remains one of the longest and most celebrated in Tamil cinema.
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Biography
Sheeba Agarwal (later known as Sheeba Akashdeep Sabir after her 1996 marriage to filmmaker Akashdeep Sabir) is a Mumbai-born Hindi and Tamil film actress primarily known for her work in Bollywood action and commercial films of the 1990s. She made her Tamil debut opposite Rajinikanth in Athisaya Piravi (1990) and gained wider Hindi film recognition with Suryavanshi (1992) opposite Salman Khan and Mr Bond (1992) opposite Jackie Shroff. She starred in Miss 420 (1998), directed by her husband Akashdeep Sabir, who also directed her in several other projects including Jeeo Shaan Se (1997). She continued acting into the 2000s, appearing in Koi... Mil Gaya (2003) and later returned with roles in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) and Jigra (2024).
Career Milestones
Film debut
View film →Highest rated: Sanam Teri Kasam (6.7)
View film →Sheeba by the Numbers
If you watched every Sheeba film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 1 day and 8h. Most-paired with Akashdeep — 2 films together.
Filmography
See all 30 credits →

Collaboration Network
The Constellation
Top 9 most-paired collaborators. Bubble size and line thickness reflect how many films they share with Sheeba.
Career Analytics
Genre Breakdown
Language Distribution
Films by Decade
Top Co-Actors
See all →Sheeba has worked most frequently with Akashdeep (2 films), Anupam Kher (2 films), Shakti Kapoor (2 films), Tinnu Anand (2 films), and Amrita Singh (2 films).







Legacy & Influence
Sheeba's career in Indian cinema during the early 1990s represents a brief but notable presence in a period of industry transition. Primarily active in Hindi films from 1991 to 1993, she appeared in supporting roles in a cluster of movies released in quick succession. Her filmography, though short, is anchored by a significant appearance in the 1992 action-thriller 'Khiladi', a film that later gained cult status as the launchpad for Akshay Kumar's successful 'Khiladi' series. While her specific role in the film is not widely documented, her association with this early installment of a major franchise places her within an important cinematic moment. Her other releases, such as 'Suryavanshi', 'Mr Bond', 'Hum Hain Kamaal Ke', and 'Pyaar Ka Saaya', were typical of the masala entertainers of the era, blending action, comedy, and drama. The collective modest ratings of these films suggest they were part of the mainstream cinematic output of the time rather than critical landmarks. Sheeba's contribution lies in her participation in this specific early-90s wave of Hindi cinema, a period that served as a bridge between the older star-dominated era and the newer, more stylized films that would emerge later in the decade. Her career trajectory was concise, and she faded from the industry spotlight after 1993, leaving a filmography that serves as a minor footnote to a dynamic period in Bollywood history. She remains a recognizable name primarily to dedicated cinephiles exploring the supporting casts of early-90s films, particularly through her connection to the foundational 'Khiladi' movie.